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Christopher Creek Campground
Christopher Creek Group Campground

Statistics Elevation
5640' 
Season
 April - Oct.
Days Limit
14
Fee
Yes
Units
43
Trailer Limit
 22'
GPS Location
34° 18' 26.11"N
111° 02' 4.89"W 
Access
 Paved
 
Amenities Potable Water
Yes 
Waste Disposal
Ponderosa
Restrooms
Vault
Showers
No 
Reservations
Group Site Only
Store Nearby
 Christopher Creek
Campsite Grills
Yes
Campsite Tables
Yes
Fire Rings
Yes
Utility Hookups
No
Information
928 474-7900
Firewood
Camp Host
Fishing Supplies
Christopher Creek
Laundry
Payson
Gas & Propane
Christopher Creek
ATV Use
No
Visitor Center
Rim Road
Fish Species Rainbow Trout
Yes
Cutthroat Trout
-
Brook Trout
Yes
Brown Trout
Yes
Apache Trout
-
Crappie
-
Yellow Bass
-
Flathead Catfish
-
Tilapia
-
Yellow Perch
-
Carp
-
Redear Sunfish
-
Bluegill
-
Green Sunfish
-
Walleye
-
Northern Pike
-
Channel Catfish
-
Sunfish
-
Smallmouth Bass
-
Largemouth Bass
-
Striped Bass
-
White Bass
-
Arctic Grayling
-
Bullhead
-
Fly and Lure Only
-
Acreage
-
Body of Water Depth
-
Catch and Release Areas
-
Boats Allowed
-
Motor Limit
-
Boat Rentals
-



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Set below the Mogollon Rim just off of S.R. 260, Christopher Creek Campground has 43 units that are on both sides of Christopher Creek. The main campsite is first come first served only.

A group campsite holds 25 people and is by reservation only.

Christopher Creek is stocked with rainbow trout early in the year as waters tend to recede throughout the summer months. Three swimming holes offer a way to cool off when the temperatures get a little high.

Both Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake are a short 10 minute drive east on S.R. 260 plus you don't want to miss the views from the Mogollon Rim There are several viewpoints along FR300 heading back towards Woods Canyon Lake.

Canyon Trailhead is approximately 3 miles east of the campground and provides access to the Highline National Recreation Trail.

The town of Christoper Creek lies just east of the campground. Just follow the signs along the road. There is a small bar to quench your thirst and a couple of restaurants if you tire of camp cooking.

Reservations are only accepted at the group campground, the rest of the campground is first come first served.

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Campsite Panoramas - See each campsite at Christopher Creek Campground.

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ,13 ,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, Group Parking, Group Site

 

Directions

From Payson, travel east on S.R. 260 21 miles. Look for the sign on the newly built stretch of Highway 260. turn south into the campground.

During late summer, Christopher creek runs thin.
Above: Christopher Creek can get a little low during the summer months

 

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